West Plains Police Department

Arrests

July 13

Xzavair Allen Duvall, 23, fugitive from out state - felony 

Joseph Lee Beard, 39, burglary - first degree 

Chasytee Lynne Case, 37, failure to appear

July 15

Amanda Sue Roark, 37, failure to appear

Bert Leeroy Stone, 42, stealing - $750 or more

July 16

Jamie Carl Dulin, 43, failure to appear

 

Calls for Service

July 10

Cpl. Trent Kinder responded to East Olden for a property report.

Officer Joel Lovelace took a property damage to some fencing. The case is under investigation.

Cpl. Kinder responded to Lofton Park, Worel Street, for the report of vandalism to equipment on the playground. This incident is under investigation. 

Officer Lovelace responded to 10 Box grocery store for a report of shoplifting. The case is open and under investigation. 

Officer Brent Keepes responded to Wal-Mart an individual refusing to leave the property. After speaking to the individual, Officer Keepes placed them on a 96-hour mental evaluation hold. 

Officer Jacob Miller took a report of theft that happened on Dogwood Circle. 

Officer Jerry Mingus responded to W 2nd for an Animal report. The caller reported the neighbor’s dog as acting aggressive towards them. He issued a citation to the dog's owner for not containing the dog.

July 11

Officer Lovelace responded to MSU Melton Hall for a report of trespassing. The case is open and under investigation.  

On July 4, the Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force conducted an online investigation on a peer-to-peer file sharing network for offenders sharing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). They initiated an investigation for a device at an IP address in Springfield associated with a torrent link that references at least one file identified as being of investigative interest to CSAM investigations.

Officer Heuchelin took a report of harassment.

July 12

Cpl. Kinder responded to Cass Avenue for the report of a disturbance. Upon investigation two related individuals had gotten into a verbal argument. He arrested one individual and transported them to the Howell County Sheriff's Office for an outstanding warrant out of Wright County 

Officer Austin Deshazo responded to Cherry Street for a report of a child custody issue. Investigation found that no child custody crime happened, but a domestic assault had occurred between the parents of the child. The case shall be considered closed due to having an uncooperative victim. 

Officer Deshazo responded to Stephens Street for a report of someone lighting fires. Investigation found an individual wishing to harm themselves. They transported the individual for medical attention. 

Officer Heuchelin took a report of trespassing from Casey’s General Store on Saint Louis Street. A Probable Cause statement will be sent to the West Plains Municipal Prosecutor for formal charges. 

Officer Deshazo responded to Butler Street for a report of stealing. Investigation learned property had been stolen. He took a report, but it is closed due to lack of evidence and no identified suspect.

Officer Deshazo responded to West Broadway, for a report of a physical fight in progress. During his investigation he learned several parties had been assaulted but could not determine the primary aggressor in the situation due to conflicting stories and lack of evidence. Due to the factors this case shall be considered closed. 

Officer Heuchelin responded to East Side Package for a small child in the roadway with no family around. He returned the child home.

Cpl. Kinder responded to South Thayer Avenue for the report of an individual that had overdosed on fentanyl. Officers and South Howell County Ambulance personnel treated the individual then transported them to OZH for further treatment.  

July 13

Officer Barrett received a call to Preacher Roe Boulevard for a report of stealing. The owners of the business stated that someone came onto their property and stolen some items. This matter is still under investigation. 

Officer Robert Shell responded to Elledge Arcade. Officers contacted a subject and arrested them for burglary first degree, property damage first degree, and trespassing second degree. They transported the subject to the West Plains Jail for booking and placed on a 24-hour hold pending formal charges. 

July 14

The Southwest MO Cyber Crimes Task Force received a Cyber Tip Report from the National Center of Missing & Exploited Children, indicating that Adobe Systems had observed files depicting child sexual abuse material on their platform. The suspect is believed to reside in the Douglas County area. The investigation is on-going.

Officers responded to a call for a motor vehicle accident in the Ozark Health Care parking lot behind the Shaw building. Officers contacted a subject and took a report.

Officer Deshazo responded to Monks Street for a report of an auto accident. Investigation found one vehicle damaged and the other left the scene. The report shall be considered open pending further investigation and identification of a suspect.  

Officer Miller received a report from Summit Avenue for a court order violation. This case is being referred to the prosecuting attorney. 

July 15

Officer Mingus responded to N Howell for Suspicious Circumstances. The reporting party stated that a passenger individual in a vehicle discharged a BB gun four times at the owner’s vehicle striking it twice. This case will remain open in an attempt to locate the suspect.

Cpl. McKemie responded to Preacher Roe Blvd. Investigation found a subject assaulted a former partner and caused injuries. Charges are being sought. 

Officer Shell responded to Preacher Roe Blvd for a call of stealing not in progress. He contacted a subject and placed them under arrest and transported to the West Plains Jail for booking pending formal charges.

Cpl. Stuart responded to the 100 block of Crestwood Circle in reference to a runaway juvenile. He located them a short time later and returned the juvenile to the parents. 

Officer Clark responded to the Saba Shop on Porter Wagoner Blvd. for a report of harassment. This case is open for further investigation at this time. 

Officer Martin responded to Missouri Avenue for a report of a domestic in progress. Investigation found no injuries and neither party wished to pursue charges. 

July 16

Officer Shell took a report of property damage from East Main St.

Officer Miller responded to Missouri Avenue for a vehicle theft. This case is still under investigation.